The Rev. Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the Hon. Thomas Andrews, President and CEO of the UU Service Committee have asked all Unitarian Universalists and our congregations to consider signing on to a Declaration of Conscience.  The Declaration is in response to the recent political changes and the sense among so many UUs that we must be united in purpose to protect the values of our democracy and those vulnerable populations among us.  Rev. Morales says, "This is not about partisan politics. It is a principled response to the potential targeting of people not for what they have done, but for who they are. It is a commitment to speak out and to act in support of basic human rights." 

Copies of the Declaration are available on the foyer table, and/or you can read more about it and access the way to sign it here:  https://www.uua.org/pressroom/press-releases/calling-all-friends-faith-and-conscience-invitation-uua-president-and-uusc

e activity is distributed among many people. Each person does just a little work. We are confident you will enjoy this experience.

Stay tuned! In the weeks ahead, you will be receiving more information about our Build the Vision Campaign.

There will be a performance opportunity for all youth at services on Sunday, March 26.  All young ones who love to sing are welcome to join!  There will be two rehearsals before the date of performance and rehearsal tracks will be available for practicing at home.  More details will be announced soon; please contact Lead Music Director Jennifer Nicolosi via the church office if you are interested.

Endowment Fund Committee is now accepting grant request proposals throughout January and February. Forms are located on the information table in the lobby. Completed grant requests should be placed in the Endowment Fund Committee mailbox by February 28, 2017. Questions? Contact committee chair Mike Brown via the church office.

This one-hour documentary chronicles the lives of those affected by incarceration in America's most incarcerated zip code, demonstrating the significant toll that mass incarceration takes on individuals and families. Following the film showing, join for discussion with speakers from the EXPO (Ex-Prisoners Organizing) project and WISDOM, the state-wide organization working for prison reform in Wisconsin. 

Registration is requested at http://www.uucw.org/adult-spirituality/registration, noting which event you are planning to attend. For more information, contact Ann Heidkamp via the church office.

Join the UUA Common Read discussion of The Third Reconstruction: Moral Mondays, Fusion Politics, and the Rise of a New Justice Movement, by the Rev. Dr. William Barber. Rev. Barber challenges us to ground our justice work in moral dissent and to do the hard work of coalition-building in a society that is fractured and polarized. Session leaders are the Rev. Joyce Palmer and Karen Zimmerman. Co-sponsored by the UUCW Social Action and Faith Development Programs. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Pre-register online at www.uucw.org/adult-spirituality/registration, noting in the comment section which session you wish to attend. Or contact Maria O'Connor via the church office.

Are you interested in helping UUCW make a difference in the world?  If so, the Social Action Council is in need of your talents and ideas.  The Council meets once a month (usually on the fourth Wednesday evening) to coordinate activities of the on-going social justice projects and discuss educational programming and new initiatives.  If you're interested in becoming a member or just want to find out more about any aspect of social action at UUCW, contact Ann Heidkamp  via the church office.    

There is no better time than now to start tidying up! Earth Ministry encourages you to declutter and recycle your many cookbooks on Sunday, February 12. Bring them to the Community Room before the first or second service. After the service, come back and browse and pick up a free cookbook for you or a friend. Children are welcome.    via the church office.

UUCW's Young Religious Unitarian Universalists group is selling locally roasted Stone Creek coffee to raise funds for their heritage trip to Boston this summer. $15 per bag - only while supplies last!

 On Friday evenings Bhavani Hope is interested in leading an interactive musical experience where we will learn and sing together sacred prayers and chants from many of the world's spiritual groups-ALL AGES welcome. Dancing, singing and clapping encouraged. The group is in the planning stages. If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Bhavani at [email protected] or Rev. Joyce at [email protected]
 

 This group meets the second Tuesday of every month and will meet next on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:45 A.M. at Bakers Square at 15300 Bluemound Road, Elm Grove. Come for delicious food and interesting, unstructured small-group conversation. For more information, contact facilitator Jerry Kashmerick at (262) 827-0495.